Monday, October 10, 2011

Bead it Like You Mean It! giveaway!

You may remember this post, on the influence Lyric Kinard's new DVD, Bead it Like You Mean It, had on me. This is an excellent DVD. Lyric was voted Quilt Teacher of the Year 2011, and I can see why. She is an excellent teacher. Charming, clear, well spoken, straight to the point, and certainly knows her stuff. I've been beading for years...thought I knew it all (ha!). I learned sooo much from Lyric! Even something as seemingly basic as a way to tie a knot on the back, or how to stitch on single beads so they really do stay put or get this, she picks up the beads with the end of the needle, rather than pick it up with her fingers and put it on the needle! genius. Honestly, I was amazed at how clueless I was, and how much I learned from watching Lyric's DVD. I really recommend it.

So, you can either dash over and purchase one here, or wait and leave a comment on this post and see if you win a copy. (Or, you could do both, and if you win, give one away as a gift. This would make a fine stocking stuffer.)

I am branching out from traditional quilting to "more fun" textile/beading/fiber/painting/drawing, etc., art and would love to win this DVD. I love the bra -- it's a wonderful piece of art. Thanks for the opportunity.

I've been blog hopping, following this giveaway, and have had a great time. Although I would love to win the DVD, the best part has been being exposed to the few blogs that I wasn't already following. Thanks again for the chance to win!

I have been searching for a book or DVD with this information. I dream of being able to create gifts for friends, family, and their children who are now having their own children. Gifts made by hand last a lifetime. Thank you, Nancy

I recently retired from my day job to do more with my art and social justice concerns. Since I am a visual learner, it would be wonderful to have Lyric's DVD to help me to understand beading techniques. Thanks for doing this.

I really enjoy your blog, especially the SketchCrawl entries and the ways in which you help your community, like Mundo Lindo. You are truly an inspiration to me.

Just beautiful colours. I live in a remote part of Papua New Guinea with no roads and no shops but when I am in town I buy secondhand clothes with beads on to add to my growing hoard. The picture on your blog inspired me with what I could do with mine (well, some of them anyway). Also, listened to your interview with Lesley Riley and enjoyed it very much. Gaynor

So far this fall I have accumulated many of your recommended supplies including the Pogo. I've become a Janeite apparently. Beyond the supplies the info from your Art Journaling DVD has given me some pleasing and confidence building results. My dilemma is do I paint or do I stitch? Of course the answer is ALL of it (:I too have found Lyric to be a clear teacher and am sure her DVD would be a delightful addition to my studio so I wouldn't mind winning it.Thanks,Julie-Anne McDonald

I couldn't wait to win, so I ordered it right away! If I were to win a copy to give as a gift, I know I would absolutely make someone's day. It's a great DVD to have...taught me everything I wanted to know to get started and looking forward to going overboard!!!

Would love to win this DVD. I absolutely love your color sense Jane. I enjoyed looking at your blog. I will have to take one of your online classes. I love that Joggles makes these available. Great place to learn new techniques.

I would so love to win this DVD, but I'm not sure I stand much chance, I'm so far down this blog I would think you would be bored reading before you get to mine. But anyway thanks for the chance to win it.

I have been making felt holiday ornaments for years with some beading and would like to learn how I can change my beading style. As we all know, sparkle makes right and it is bling that makes the world turn!!

I've been 'intending' to learn to bead for several years now. I have beads, fixings, beads, tools, beads, some designs and beads.I would love your DVD to give me a push. I am in Canada in case that disqualifies me.